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The humble brick has housed us for thousands of years, but how much longer will it endure? Show more
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The US Treasury Secretary, Steven Mnuchin, has described negotiations with China to try to resolve the two countries' trade war as 'constructive'. Show more
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Weekend
Why is South Africa turning against the ANC?
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
South Africa’s ANC suffers a setback at the polls. Why are voters turning against them? Show more
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Weekend
UN expecting Houthi withdrawal from Yemen port
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
The UN says Houthi rebels in Yemen are about to withdraw from three vital ports that handle most of the country's supplies. Show more
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The Documentary
When the things start to talk
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
An internet of things insider reflects on the implications of ‘things’ that talk. Show more
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Sportshour
Premier review
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
A leftfield look at the Premier League season with comedians Emily Dean and Justin Moorhouse Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Trending
What’s boosting the ‘Brazilian Butt Lift’?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
It’s all over social media, but it’s also a dangerous cosmetic surgical procedure. Show more
Over to You
Marking World Press Freedom Day
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The dangers and challenges that some journalists face every day just doing their job. Plus your views on World Service's latest podcast series - 30 Animals That Made Us Smarter. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
US sends missile system and ship to Gulf
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Questions
Addis Ababa
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
A debate about the future of Ethiopia, recorded in front of a public audience. Show more
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The Cultural Frontline
Can podcasts change the world?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How are podcasts changing the stories we tell each other and what we learn about our world? Show more
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Newshour
Gunmen attack luxury hotel in Pakistan
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Three gunmen have stormed a luxury hotel in Pakistan, killing at least one person. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Amid the Wreckage
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Tensions rise again between Israel and the Palestinians in Gaza; Parisians' view of gilets jaunes protests; Guyana's oil and politics puzzle and Saddam's old palace in Babylon Show more
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Boston Calling
Be you for you
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
A transgender athlete supports the IAAF’s controversial definition of women. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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HARDtalk
Iceland's Prime Minister - Katrin Jakobsdottir
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Is Iceland's prime minister able to achieve her environmental vision for the country? Shaun Ley speaks to Green Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdottir. Show more
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CrowdScience
How does a single cell become me?
28 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
We all start as a single cell, but our bodies are made of trillions, creating an array of shapes, structures and organs. So how does one cell become the body? Show more
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The World This Week
The danger we pose ourselves
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
We're threatening a million species -- and we could die with them. We need a completely different mind-set, scientists say. Show more
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In the Balance
Who profits from prison labour?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Many private companies profit from prison labour - do inmates feel the benefits as well? Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Puppet Master
Enemies
18 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
A fight for survival and a message for the West. Show more
Over to You
Marking World Press Freedom Day
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The dangers and challenges that some journalists face every day just doing their job. Plus your views on World Service's latest podcast series - 30 Animals That Made Us Smarter. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Documentary
Left behind
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Migrants make headlines all the time, but what about those they leave behind? Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Amid the Wreckage
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Tensions rise again between Israel and the Palestinians in Gaza; Parisians' view of gilets jaunes protests; Guyana's oil and politics puzzle and Saddam's old palace in Babylon Show more
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Boston Calling
Be you for you
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
A transgender athlete supports the IAAF’s controversial definition of women. Show more
